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Once just a burden, prior authorization has become a nightmare

Health plan prior-authorization processes are out of control and have a negative impact on patient care, but momentum is building to pass reforms.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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22 Min Read

U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Q&A: A safety-net physician discovers her power to help patients

Amna Khan, MD, became a pediatrician to work at the intersection of social justice and medicine. Learn about a fellowship that’s giving her a boost.

Health Equity
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Physicians unite to back cornerstone of Medicare pay overhaul

Linking Medicare physician pay updates to inflation is the first of a three-part plan for a more sustainable system. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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April 21, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on Medicare payment legislation

Physician organizations applaud introduction of Medicare payment legislation and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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April 21, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Surge in medical liability premiums increases reaches fourth consecutive year and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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PAs pushing to expand their scope of practice across the country

Some bills would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice without doctor supervision. Learn how physicians in one state stopped this scope creep.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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Payers’ qualms about telehealth put financial onus on physicians

Digitally enabled care has seen great progress and innovation, but health care has only brushed the surface of its potential. AMA experts explain why.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians